Yeah, I used a happypageHK adapter to convert the lens. I still have a learning curve with focussing on this lens. Right now I just have a 20D with the standard focussing screen. It is not a real good combination for manual focus. The AF confirmation isn't that good for wide apertures either, but I am hoping with practice I can get better. I plan to get a 5DMKII in the Spring and I will get the Eg-S focussing screen with it as well. I am hoping then I will be able to get better focus. At least the improvement from the 20D should be notable.
OK.. I broke my Canon FL 55mm f1.2 just almost when it was moded to EF mount... /me almost crying...
So I am biased against wide open fast lenses, till I am getting my Rokkor...
Frankly, I like the lenses which blurs the background smoothly after stepping down few stops.
I am finding my Radionar lens blurs the background very nicely.. (Captured with 350D & 50 years old Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f2.9 lens, taken out from folding camera mounted on M42 camera cap).
But I have Rodenstock XR-Heligon f=68mm f1.0 Lens, Which I have mounted on broken M42 lens... Focuses to almost 2 feet (fixed focus)... Hoping to mount on G1 in future for portrait work...
Jonas B wrote:
Hi Antje,
Is that an Agfa Billy record with the Agfa Anastigmat Jgestar 1:7.7/100mm lens? Not a lot of DOF... and on 6x9 film? Not bad at all!
Thanks! It's actually a Record II with the Apotar 4.5/105 - not a bad lens at all. I was told the Solinar is better, but I cannot find a flaw in this one to be honest! It's sharp at f/8 and very very good at f/11 and f/16, and makes a nice travel companion. This was taken at maybe 2-3m distance, that certainly affected the DOF. Wide open, too.
This one had to have a new bellows and a good cleaning, and I guess it's now ready for another 60 years of service...
Here's one at f/11, and at 100%, you can count the wheat sprouts:
This is the Mamiya 150mm F3.5 AF on a ZD. For a busy background I think it did well. The wind was blowing, so focus was whatever happened to be. Some more pictures from the ZD are available here.
This was what taken with Mamiya 80mm F2.8 AF and a 12mm extension tube. Outdoors the bokeh is only so-so and it doesn't render busy background very nicely. It has its moments, but nothing special. When coupled with a 12mm tube and used for close up work, then it can be a nice lens -
The 80mm F2.8 AF can have nice bokeh, but it's very situation specific. The odds of it turning an ulgy background in a nicely abstracted blur is pretty slim unless the composition is shot really tight (close-up). I do give it points for being an extremely versatile lens. My $.02 anyway...
Jonas - if you want more Mamiya samples, I've got 'em. Let me know. Some of the lenses include - Hass 110/2 FE, Hass 120/4 F, Mamiya 200mm F2.8 APO, Mamiya 80mm F1.9 and... probably some others, I need to go dumpster diving on the hard drive.
John Black wrote:
Jonas - if you want more Mamiya samples, I've got 'em. Let me know. Some of the lenses include - Hass 110/2 FE, Hass 120/4 F, Mamiya 200mm F2.8 APO, Mamiya 80mm F1.9 and... probably some others, I need to go dumpster diving on the hard drive.
Of course John. I think many would like to see samples frome the lenses you mention. Then it is of course easy to just sit and say Yes! But they will be appreciated, post them when you got some spare time.
Hasselblad 110 F2 Planar FE (5th Generation - with rear square baffle). The bokeh can be nice on a full-frame dSLR, but I think it's better on a 645 camera. If shooting with 5D, etc., I'd opt for the MUCH cheap Contax 100/2 Planar.
Some more examples with the 1Ds3 here; click on the images for a larger view. I like the 110mm on medium format, but for 35mm use it doesn't do much for me. There are many cheaper, smaller and lighter alternatives. The bokeh can be nice, but on busy backgrounds it has trouble.
And nice to see some more film on here